The serious wound that Chamberlain did receive at Petersburg was the one that entered thru his hip, went thru his bladder and exited thru his other hip. He was so badly wounded that they called up his brother Thomas Chamberlain bc they feared the wound mortal. He miraculously survived the horrific wound and would return to the field and was at Appomattox during the surrender. He died in 1914 and it was determined that the wound he received 50 years ago at Petersburg was the cause of his death
Infection from urosepsis, caused from the wound. That man endured more pain and suffering from his wound than only one could imagine, a true super human quality that only comes once in many generations!
With no antibiotics it is a miracle that any of the wounded survived ... or survived surgery and amputations ... illness, accidents, poor nutrition and poor health also took as many as in battle ... yet the body is an intelligent machine and can repair itself if it is not too badly damaged ... as bad as the CW was, much was learned about hygiene, surgery and Medicine in general ... my grandfather had many family members from NY/LI in the war and became a maxio-facial surgeon 50 years after the war ended and was a young Dr in Philly when the Spanish Flu hit in 1918 ... he often spoke about what was learned in CW field hospitals and surgeries and the tools they used .. as well as the gruesome chore of disposing of the dead for both respect and sanitary reasons ...
In many ways, these last days of the War are among my favorite to place myself. After reading Chamberlain's book, The Passing of the Armies, I came out to this area during the 150th anniversary dates, book in hand, and walked not only this ground, but the surrounding ground on the back roads leading up to this battle and the Boydton Plank Rd, as well as a pilgrimage (of sorts) from here all the way to Appomattox following the Confederates trail of tears. It was quite the moving experience which I shall not forget.
You guys really know your history. I watched many of your videos one right after the other. I grew up in the area and spent much of my teenage years around the places you talk about. So wonderful to see it being shown to the world.
Chamberlain’s book Passing of the Armies is a beautiful example of true Edwardian prose rarely depicted by even the most skillful writer’s of the period. Had he totally embraced the course of a poet-writer I think Universities across America today would regard him as one of our finest Classical poet-writers.
These is a wonderful series of videos about Petersburg, but y’all need to label them in chronological sequence so they unfold and tell the story of the siege.
Another wonderful presentation, im doing my best to travel to the battlefield's. So far it's been Gettysburg, John Hunt Morgan's raid through Ohio, Shiloh, Bull Run, Petersburg.... every time I visit, it's been great. Really brings home the sacrifice's these men made.
As competent as Sheridan was, he was also quite the self-seeking, arrogant hothead who, according to Chamberlain in his book, The Passing of the Armies, threw General Warren under the bus unjustly when Sheridan got his butt handed to him around Dinwiddie Court House then passed the blame onto Warren who was in an impossible position to provide the support Sheridan demanded within an adequate timeframe. Warren's Corps was caught up, at night, trying to move through thickets, fallen forest, and swampy ground (I've seen the ground, it remains thick, dense and swampy). When Warren did not arrive in time to support Sheridan, Sheridan whined to his buddy Grant (Warren was not "one of the boys") about Warren's "failure" to support him. Grant then decided to relieve Warren--the same Gouvenor Warren who was the savior of Little Round Top at Gettysburg, and who was one of the finest and most competent General officers in the Union Army. Warren's eventual Board of Inquiry somewhat vindicated him, but not as fully as he probably should have been given his record up to that time.
I am in great appreciation of the work of the ABT, though I am a little disappointed in the manner they dealt with Chamberlain’s account of his wound. While I recognize, as alluded to in this video, that action accounts of veterans may contain errors / exaggerations, of which Chamberlain is not exempt from. Despite this and first of all, Chamberlain never indicated this wound was life threatening, just the potential was there if his horse had not reared and caught part of the trajectory of the ball. Secondly, Chamberlain clearly indicates he was mostly disoriented by the blow. He does describe the scene rather colorfully as he is covered in a mingling of his and his horses blood. ( Passing of the Armies 1915) The potential seriousness of his wound was touched on in the history of the 198th PA, by Major Woodward (he actually refers to two wounds one to his breast. ) Woodward also notes that Chamberlain was temporally disoriented and later refers to the wounding of his horse. (History of the 198th, 1884) While some may argue Woodward may have pulled from an earlier account from Chamberlain as he spoke often of events in the war, Woodward’s history was published within 20 years of the war with many who could contradict still alive. Even earlier Gen Griffin, JLC’s commander, in the WOR publication of his recognition of JLC actions at the end of the war also states Chamberlain was wounded twice while referring to events of Quaker Road (Lewis Farm). Griffin, WOR, 1865, April) Again I applaud the vital efforts of ABT and greatly enjoy their videos. I also acknowledge we will never know the exact nature of JLC’s wound and how it unfolded, but it is my hope ABT won’t be so dismissive of things which amount to historical opinions.
On Chamberlain's wound here: if the wound was that bad, he'd have not been able to continue the fight, which he did quite quickly. The wound he suffered on June 18, 1864, at Petersburg put him OUT OF ACTION FOR MONTHS. It was THAT wound, which is considered to have eventually caused his death in 1914.
I hope the monuments on the actual battlefields never go away. They help paint a picture of where the battles took place, and usually they honor the common soldier, not the rich slaveowner commanding them. The statues of racist "leaders" within Southern towns that never saw any battle have no place existing.
This wasn't a major big win, the Union had 17000 troops versus 8000 Confederates and they both lost the same amount of men, the South would have won the battle if they didn't run out of ammo. the Unions blockades and scorched earth crimes were hurting the South in the end.
@@XxBloggs I'm against slavery personally, I have studied history and have found out and was deeply disappointed the war wasn't about freeing the slaves for eg. the North had five states that owned slaves, Grant owned slaves also, Lincoln wanted to send Blacks to South America and the Caribbean and didn't want them expanding in his new states, read the Corwin Amendment and Douglas debates please
The serious wound that Chamberlain did receive at Petersburg was the one that entered thru his hip, went thru his bladder and exited thru his other hip. He was so badly wounded that they called up his brother Thomas Chamberlain bc they feared the wound mortal. He miraculously survived the horrific wound and would return to the field and was at Appomattox during the surrender. He died in 1914 and it was determined that the wound he received 50 years ago at Petersburg was the cause of his death
Infection from urosepsis, caused from the wound. That man endured more pain and suffering from his wound than only one could imagine, a true super human quality that only comes once in many generations!
With no antibiotics it is a miracle that any of the wounded survived ... or survived surgery and amputations ... illness, accidents, poor nutrition and poor health also took as many as in battle ... yet the body is an intelligent machine and can repair itself if it is not too badly damaged ... as bad as the CW was, much was learned about hygiene, surgery and Medicine in general ... my grandfather had many family members from NY/LI in the war and became a maxio-facial surgeon 50 years after the war ended and was a young Dr in Philly when the Spanish Flu hit in 1918 ... he often spoke about what was learned in CW field hospitals and surgeries and the tools they used .. as well as the gruesome chore of disposing of the dead for both respect and sanitary reasons ...
In many ways, these last days of the War are among my favorite to place myself. After reading Chamberlain's book, The Passing of the Armies, I came out to this area during the 150th anniversary dates, book in hand, and walked not only this ground, but the surrounding ground on the back roads leading up to this battle and the Boydton Plank Rd, as well as a pilgrimage (of sorts) from here all the way to Appomattox following the Confederates trail of tears. It was quite the moving experience which I shall not forget.
You guys really know your history. I watched many of your videos one right after the other. I grew up in the area and spent much of my teenage years around the places you talk about. So wonderful to see it being shown to the world.
Chamberlain’s book Passing of the Armies is a beautiful example of true Edwardian prose rarely depicted by even the most skillful writer’s of the period. Had he totally embraced the course of a poet-writer I think Universities across America today would regard him as one of our finest Classical poet-writers.
The final skirmishes of the Civil War are quite fascinating. The final rounds of an epic knock down fight.
What a wonderful view, I am glad it is still the same for over 150 years. Thank you.
Good video. Always found the last year of the War in the East fascinating. This just whets my appetite to learn more.
Thank YOU! Another brilliant trip and story. Gives me chills too...looking out at those trees, the grass, the road, it all becomes so real.❤
ABT thank you for taking my money and saving theses incredible pieces of history.
These is a wonderful series of videos about Petersburg, but y’all need to label them in chronological sequence so they unfold and tell the story of the siege.
Good idea,it does tend to run together.
Another wonderful presentation, im doing my best to travel to the battlefield's. So far it's been Gettysburg, John Hunt Morgan's raid through Ohio, Shiloh, Bull Run, Petersburg.... every time I visit, it's been great. Really brings home the sacrifice's these men made.
You guys rock, thank you for all your work...
Thanks, love the History. Thank you for documenting, would like to see you interview the people that live on the Battlefield. There experience
Lots of Petersburg vids. Great stuff
Thanks for another great history lesson of our Civil War 👍
My brother in law used to live directly across from where this video was filmed on Quaker rd.
As competent as Sheridan was, he was also quite the self-seeking, arrogant hothead who, according to Chamberlain in his book, The Passing of the Armies, threw General Warren under the bus unjustly when Sheridan got his butt handed to him around Dinwiddie Court House then passed the blame onto Warren who was in an impossible position to provide the support Sheridan demanded within an adequate timeframe. Warren's Corps was caught up, at night, trying to move through thickets, fallen forest, and swampy ground (I've seen the ground, it remains thick, dense and swampy). When Warren did not arrive in time to support Sheridan, Sheridan whined to his buddy Grant (Warren was not "one of the boys") about Warren's "failure" to support him. Grant then decided to relieve Warren--the same Gouvenor Warren who was the savior of Little Round Top at Gettysburg, and who was one of the finest and most competent General officers in the Union Army. Warren's eventual Board of Inquiry somewhat vindicated him, but not as fully as he probably should have been given his record up to that time.
Fascinating video!
I am in great appreciation of the work of the ABT, though I am a little disappointed in the manner they dealt with Chamberlain’s account of his wound. While I recognize, as alluded to in this video, that action accounts of veterans may contain errors / exaggerations, of which Chamberlain is not exempt from. Despite this and first of all, Chamberlain never indicated this wound was life threatening, just the potential was there if his horse had not reared and caught part of the trajectory of the ball.
Secondly, Chamberlain clearly indicates he was mostly disoriented by the blow. He does describe the scene rather colorfully as he is covered in a mingling of his and his horses blood. ( Passing of the Armies 1915)
The potential seriousness of his wound was touched on in the history of the 198th PA, by Major Woodward (he actually refers to two wounds one to his breast. ) Woodward also notes that Chamberlain was temporally disoriented and later refers to the wounding of his horse. (History of the 198th, 1884)
While some may argue Woodward may have pulled from an earlier account from Chamberlain as he spoke often of events in the war, Woodward’s history was published within 20 years of the war with many who could contradict still alive.
Even earlier Gen Griffin, JLC’s commander, in the WOR publication of his recognition of JLC actions at the end of the war also states Chamberlain was wounded twice while referring to events of Quaker Road (Lewis Farm). Griffin, WOR, 1865, April)
Again I applaud the vital efforts of ABT and greatly enjoy their videos. I also acknowledge we will never know the exact nature of JLC’s wound and how it unfolded, but it is my hope ABT won’t be so dismissive of things which amount to historical opinions.
On Chamberlain's wound here: if the wound was that bad, he'd have not been able to continue the fight, which he did quite quickly. The wound he suffered on June 18, 1864, at Petersburg put him OUT OF ACTION FOR MONTHS. It was THAT wound, which is considered to have eventually caused his death in 1914.
excellent content, thanks for doing these!
Did Chamberlain live to write for the Warren Commission? His magic bullet sounds familiar
Wherever possible these former ACW battlefields in private hands, need to be purchased and maintained for the public.
Thais video is best watched while petting your dog.
Help preserve this privately-owned Battlefield.
Are you guys going to do Five Forks then?
I wouldn’t be so nonchalant about being wounded. Especially the tender mercies of civil war medicine and surgery
Hi everyone!
I wonder how much longer we will have monuments and statues?
I hope the monuments on the actual battlefields never go away. They help paint a picture of where the battles took place, and usually they honor the common soldier, not the rich slaveowner commanding them.
The statues of racist "leaders" within Southern towns that never saw any battle have no place existing.
Maybe not to you, but three red badges is not a small thing, in my view...but that is just me.
It sounds like the ole grand pa fellow was their himself. I think the truth is some where in the middle.
Why Do you guys always discount what happens to these soldiers?
Chamberlain's nose was growing after the war. The Yankee version of the war was sometimes a little exaggerated.
This wasn't a major big win, the Union had 17000 troops versus 8000 Confederates and they both lost the same amount of men, the South would have won the battle if they didn't run out of ammo.
the Unions blockades and scorched earth crimes were hurting the South in the end.
Still missing those slaves you could have had?
@@XxBloggs I'm against slavery personally, I have studied history and have found out and was deeply disappointed the war wasn't about freeing the slaves for eg. the North had five states that owned slaves, Grant owned slaves also, Lincoln wanted to send Blacks to South America and the Caribbean and didn't want them expanding in his new states, read the Corwin Amendment and Douglas debates please
@@YankeeRebel1348 the Union blocked the 13th ammendment from passing many times to free the slaves it took the South to finally end slavery
This is not what Chamberlain said about his wound at Lewis Farm. This guy is lying for some sick reason.
Citizen Warriors ? Not exactly pajama boys ! 🤔